Maintenance Supervisor

Hutchinson Industries Inc • Trenton, NJ

4d • $85,000 - $95,000

About The Position

The Maintenance Supervisor oversees day-to-day maintenance operations at the plants and performs electrical and mechanical maintenance as needed. The role provides maintenance support across plants and shifts, including emergency breakdown service, and helps ensure manufacturing and facility equipment is reliable and maintained safely.

The supervisor assigns and prioritizes work, guides and trains maintenance employees, oversees performance and compliance with company policies and safety procedures, and maintains preventive maintenance and work order programs. The role also handles troubleshooting, repairs, installations, facility upkeep, inventory, and improvement projects, while communicating equipment status and maintenance needs to management and production.

The position includes elevated compliance risks and requires adherence to Hutchinson Internal Controls, TotalEnergies' Code of Conduct, and ethical standards. Responsibilities include identifying and reporting risks or suspected misconduct, applying compliance procedures, completing mandatory ethics training, and using appropriate due diligence in decisions and third-party interactions. This is a non-exempt position. The job description may be modified, and duties may change as business needs require.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED with technical or trade coursework.
• At least five years of experience in industrial electrical, mechanical, machine, or facility maintenance, including lead or supervisory experience.
• Ability to coordinate work, guide employees, and balance competing maintenance priorities in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and troubleshoot machine controls, motors, equipment, and associated wiring.
• Knowledge of applicable state and local electrical codes and lockout/tagout requirements.
• Mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and equipment troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to use hand tools, shop tools, diagnostic equipment, and computerized maintenance or work order systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and a customer-oriented approach.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Commitment to safety, quality, reliability, and ethical conduct.
• Wear required personal protective equipment in manufacturing areas or as applicable: ANSI Z87.1-or-higher safety glasses, ASTM F2413-compliant protective-toe safety shoes, hearing protection as needed, electrically insulated gloves as needed, and flame-resistant clothing when working around high-voltage equipment as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or additional technical training.
• Steam boiler experience.
• Ability to speak Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Follow environmental, health, and safety rules and procedures; immediately report dangerous situations, near-misses, and injuries.
• Participate in developing and updating risk assessments and review applicable assessments annually with maintenance employees.
• Provide maintenance support to all plants and shifts, including emergency breakdown service.
• Assign and prioritize daily work, provide technical guidance, and ensure timely completion.
• Supervise maintenance employees by scheduling assignments, monitoring performance, enforcing policies and safety procedures, and providing input on performance and disciplinary matters.
• Maintain preventive maintenance programs for manufacturing and facility equipment, including planned inspections and required records.
• Maintain the maintenance work order system and ensure maintenance tasks are completed on time.
• Troubleshoot and repair machine controls, motors, equipment, electrical and mechanical systems, and associated wiring.
• Install fixtures, motors, and other electrical or mechanical equipment as needed.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on process, plant, and facility equipment to maximize reliability and reduce downtime.
• Maintain facilities, including plumbing, electrical, mechanical systems, and snow removal.
• Participate in projects to improve safety and efficiency and reduce machine downtime.
• Maintain spare-parts and shop-stock inventory and order materials needed to complete jobs.
• Ensure compliance with lockout/tagout and other required safety procedures.
• Train and direct maintenance employees in safe work practices, equipment, troubleshooting, and department procedures.
• Report equipment status, recurring problems, material needs, and work priorities to management and production.
• Adhere to Hutchinson Internal Controls and ethical standards; identify and timely report suspected misconduct.
• Apply compliance procedures, participate in mandatory ethics training, and use appropriate due diligence in decisions and third-party interactions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED